Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a NICU position requiring 2+ years of Level III NICU experience and NM or compact RN licensure.

• Level III/IV NICU setting within a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children's Hospital
• Cares for neonates ranging from under 23 weeks to full term newborns
• Mixed acuity unit caring for Level 4 NICU patients
• Typical patient ratio is 1:3, occasionally 1:4 during surge periods
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 hours per week guaranteed, with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs during the 13-week assignment
• Required to work 12 weekend shifts per contract
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to Pediatric ICU, Level II NICU, and MBU
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Proficiency required with IV vasopressors, High Frequency Ventilation, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Respiratory Distress Syndrome management, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• PICU experience preferred
• Non-local driver's license required on file

• Provide critical care nursing to a wide range of neonatal patients including extremely premature and full-term infants
• Located within a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children's Hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Black scrub color required
• COVID vaccine optional, but proof of vaccination or declination must be submitted
• Must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay if starting in December
• No RTO approved for December starts around the holiday period
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted
• No fee for parking

American Traveler Job  #P-772729. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.